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Reasons why Mike Brown’s stock is rising without ever coaching a game this year – So. Beach developments help: “But this isn’t a diatribe about LeBron or Coach Spo. It’s simply a commentary on a ex-Cleveland Cavaliers Coach, and embraced memeber of the Cleveland community, that I think did a much better job all around than anybody ever gave him credit for. Until now maybe, because I have a feeling that he will be the most coveted coach in the NBA carousel this off-season.” [Bowers/Stepien Rules]
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The redhead QB, not the cooler from Roadhouse: “TCU quarterback Andy Dalton had an outstanding Pro Day on Friday, elevating his stock to the point where he will likely be drafted in the second round, according to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt. Brandt said Dalton “lit it up” as he completed 49-of-52 of his passes with two of those incompletions being dropped passes…One of the other teams expected to meet with and hold a workout with Dalton is the Cleveland Browns. That makes two quarterbacks — Cameron Newton and Dalton — who the Browns have reportedly scheduled visits with.” [Chris Pokorny/Dawgs by Nature]
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A review of Buckeyes pro day: “Some Buckeyes who definitely helped their stocks today were Dane Sanzenbacher, Brandon Saine, Jermale Hines, and Justin Boren. Sanzenbacher ran a 4.48 40-yard dash, faster than his NFL combine time of 4.56, and looked very good during position drills as well. I’m thinking he could be a 4th round pick and I think he will be a steal for whichever team he goes to.” [Alex/11W]
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Fallout from Tribe’s first cuts at Spring Training: “Jared Goedert will also be in Columbus, but Lonnie Chisenhall will be in front of him at third base. Probably his best shot of making it to Cleveland will be if the Indians need a short-term fill-in at first base before Nick Johnson is ready to go.” [Ryan/Let's Go Tribe]
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On Kent State being left out of the dance after a brutal loss to Akron: “If the MAC only gets one bid again this year it just reinforces the bias the selection committee shows the big conferences at the expense of some good teams. Schools from the Big Ten, SEC or ACC lose in their conference tournaments and are still selected because of their ‘body of work.’ But when a school from a mid-major conference loses in its tournament, then the regular season has no impact. And people think the BCS is messed up.” [Titus Pullo/Red Right 88]
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As important as Jared Sullinger has been for OSU this year, I can’t say I agree with a draft board that puts him No.1 overall and ahead of Kyrie Irving. [The Hoop Doctors via Cleveland.com]
